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Half of the chicken meat in the UK is produced under US control. Photo Koos Groenewold
17-04-2020 | News

Concerns grow over US involvement in UK poultry industry

Poultry litter must be stored in a compact heap. This must not be within 40m of any waterway; 100m of lakes; 50m of a borehole, spring or well; 250m of a borehole used for a public water supply. Photo: Hans Prinsen
17-04-2020 | News

Farmers get advice for poultry litter storage during corona

Poultry meat is perceived as healthier and is less expensive, which drives demand. Photo: Alison Marras
16-04-2020 | News

Will Poland remain the EU’s largest poultry meat producer?

Africa s chicken meat market is likely to see steady growth and is expected to reach 11 million tonnes by 2030. Photo: Random Institute
15-04-2020 | News

Steady growth for Africa’s chicken meat market

The infected flock was euthanised after H7N3 was found. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
15-04-2020 | News

US battles high-pathogenic bird flu in South Carolina turkey farm

Chicken consumption is forecast to increase to 16.1 MMT in 2020 as Chinese consumers seek substitutes for pork. This is a 15.5% increase from 2019. Photo: e æf
09-04-2020 | News

China 2020 poultry forecast: ASF, Covid-19 and AI

Hatching eggs can now be exported from Brazil to Morocco. Photo: Ton Kastermans
09-04-2020 | News

Morocco opens its markets to Brazilian poultry genetics

Consumer interest in farm animal welfare, coupled with positive momentum inside a majority of the world s most influential food companies are key accelerators for improved welfare conditions. Photo: Ronald Hissink
08-04-2020 | News

Poultry companies benchmarked for animal welfare

To create the scFVs, the team immunised mice with an influenza vaccine, which triggered the production of mouse antibodies that could neutralise the H9N2 virus. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-04-2020 | News

Influenza antibodies reduce disease in chickens

The Smena 9 crossbreed was described as a fast-growing broiler with a high yield of pectoral muscles, a lower fat content, a high feed conversion and uniformity. Photo: Ton Kastermans fotografie
06-04-2020 | News

Russia tests new domestic crossbreed